Tag: children
group name: childgrowup
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May 30, 2008 05:51 PM EDT --
When we moved to Florida last year, my husband had been given a bike for free. The bike looked a bit rundown, so my husband and my son fixed it up together. The put some silver spray paint on it, and . . .
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March 29, 2008 10:40 AM EDT --
Last week, one of the parents in our neighborhood said, "I don't like many Disney movies. Finding Nemo, for example, the mother died as soon as the movie starts. Many Disney stories starts with . . .
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March 29, 2007 02:43 PM EDT --
I feel terrible. I made a student cry today. That's never happened to me before. I've had students cry, but they were upset about other things and I was there to comfort them. . . .
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November 20, 2006 03:40 PM EST --
an open letter to my sons
(I will give this to them on Thanksgiving and read it with them if you have any suggestions on improving the wording please share them with me!!)
Dear Matthew and Andrew,
Today . . .
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August 20, 2008 04:33 PM EDT --
After waiting for Fay to pass us, Roshane finally had his first day of kindergarten today. He was so excited last night, and this morning he had become a bit nervous. He was a brave little boy though, . . .
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September 18, 2008 04:23 PM EDT --
Sky insisted on bringing the basketball today, when we went to pick up Roshane from school. The weather was more pleasant than usual when we started out, but by the time we reached the school the sun was . . .
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April 29, 2007 12:25 PM EDT --
I am trying to help someone find a book from a vague description.
"a childrens' book about a girl who when she spins on the spot, finds herself in a magical land where she can talk to animals. . . .
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June 06, 2008 05:57 PM EDT --
We have central air, so I had no idea that it was as hot as a raging inferno outside. The kids got done with school and then my husband came home.
" Come swimming ," they said. . . .
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March 29, 2007 03:16 PM EDT --
One student shared some wisdom with me today, and I thought I'd pass it on to you.
Alexey told me, "First you are four and then after a long time you are five. Then it takes even longer . . .
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August 20, 2008 05:14 PM EDT --
Skyler Kai surely was not happy about leaving his older brother at school all day, so I knew I had to do my best to distract him.
We walked the 1 1/2 miles home, but we stopped at the neighborhood . . .
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November 14, 2006 12:25 PM EST --
There doesn't seem to be a really "hot" toy this year...well, maybe PSP 3. I'm curious to know what children want this year. My nieces haven't told me. I know the older one usually . . .
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April 15, 2008 04:36 PM EDT --
My son got a very needed haircut today, and the transformation is just incredible.
The last time he went to the hair salon was in the beginning . . .
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June 22, 2008 10:21 PM EDT --
My oldest son Roshane is really becoming comfortable with his boogie board. When the boys first got it, he refused to even bring it to the beach. Now he won't go without it.
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May 09, 2008 09:39 PM EDT --
My two sons five-year-old Roshane and two-year-old Skyler Kai have a very interesting family heritage, and they learn about some of their culture through the food they eat. One of our family's favorite . . .
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December 28, 2006 01:12 PM EST --
I'm sure that as children we all had a favorite tree to play in. Those willos offered more than most and I have memories of them. Here is a poem I wrote about that.
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April 04, 2007 11:19 PM EDT --
I went to one of my schools to teach today. A private kindergarten, they had just had their easter egg hunt and party. I knew I wouldn't be able to get through the lesson I had planned . . .
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November 16, 2006 11:09 PM EST --
Why doesn't anyone ever comment on my stuff? I mean I get some comments but not like other people have hundreds.
Also why is it that all the people who do read it hardly anyone votes?
I want . . .
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December 31, 2006 08:41 AM EST --
Dear father of mine,
I see it now,
the lights are growing dim.
The life you lived that made us strong
is almost faded within.
Your eyes they hold a vacant gaze,
your walk is now . . .
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November 15, 2006 11:40 AM EST --
Wow I just realized that Thanksgiving is next week so I really need to focus on this story
Thanksgiving story (this is a revised draft. It still needs work!! your constructive criticism will be very valuable!!) . . .
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November 11, 2006 12:15 PM EST --
Have a goal. Strive through blood, sweat, and tears to reach the peak of your desire. Practice for perfection and never stop trying, even if think you reach a dead end. There is always . . .
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